Senior Product Development Lead
6 days ago
As a key member of the Duluth Trading Company team, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and sales through cutting-edge product design and development. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the company's product direction, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
About the Role:
- Lead a small team of designers to create cohesive and effective product designs that meet the needs of our target market
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring innovative products to market, meeting the high standards set by our DTC brand
- Analyze customer insights, market trends, and industry developments to identify opportunities for growth and improvement
- Work closely with the material and sourcing teams to develop high-performance fabrics, trims, and textile technologies that align with our brand values
- Provide clear direction, goals, and expectations to each designer, promoting autonomy and creativity within their roles
- Foster open communication and collaboration among team members to ensure ideas flow freely and projects progress smoothly
- Research and present findings on the competitive marketplace, making recommendations for new product designs, innovations, and growth opportunities
- Create seasonal color palettes that accurately reflect our brand identity
- Manage seasonal designs and development using our corporate development calendar
- Develop compelling, on-brand key looks for seasonal assortments that support merchandising buy plans
- Ensure accurate and compliant product copy and web pages through proofreading and editing
- Build relevant seasonal information in PLM software
- Promote our products through seasonal product briefs and presentations to cross-functional teams
- Facilitate product demonstrations and videos as needed
- Engage with test and trades panels to gather feedback and insights
- Contribute to proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
- Embody our organization's values in personal work behaviors, decision-making, contributions, and interpersonal interactions
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in product design/development or equivalent work experience
- At least 12 years of experience in designing and/or developing apparel
- 5+ years of experience leading a team of designers
- Proven success in leading and mentoring teams
- Experience working closely with cross-functional partners
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Mastery of Adobe Illustrator and expertise in woven construction and fabrications
- Ability to quickly learn knits and sweaters categories
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects from concept to completion with time constraints
- Highly organized and self-motivated with strong multi-tasking abilities
- Ability to travel several times per year, both domestically and internationally
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary range of $90,000 - $125,000/year, based on experience
- 12-week full-pay parental leave
- Paid holiday time for important observances, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth
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